Poas Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province, Costa RicaMap
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Volcán Poás is an active volcano about 50 kilometers north of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, and one of the largest active craters in the world. The crater has a sulphur-smoked volcanic lake with a pH near 0, making it one of the more acidic lakes in the world. Poas Volcano National Park (ParqueNacionalVolcanPoas) is about 40 minutes drive from San Jose.
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Best active Volcano near San José
This is San José's best and closest volcano option, not to mention an active volcano. The are where its located is beautiful, with many restaurants and coffee places along the way. It has secure parki...
This is San José's best and closest volcano option, not to mention an active volcano. The are where its located is beautiful, with many restaurants and coffee places along the way. It has secure parki...
We visited the volcano in April with entry at 9am. All the staff were friendly. There is a video to watch in advance of the walk, about the history which is interesting. The walk to the volcano is ...
We visited the volcano in April with entry at 9am. All the staff were friendly. There is a video to watch in advance of the walk, about the history which is interesting. The walk to the volcano is ...
Such an amazing experience. It was a short walk to the crater itself. Paved walkway that someone in a wheelchair could easily handle. Highly recommend if you’re into volcanos!
Best active Volcano near San José
This is San José's best and closest volcano option, not to mention an active volcano. The are where its located is beautiful, with many restaurants and coffee places along the way. It has secure parki...
Best active Volcano near San José
This is San José's best and closest volcano option, not to mention an active volcano. The are where its located is beautiful, with many restaurants and coffee places along the way. It has secure parki...
Good views on a nice day
We visited the volcano in April with entry at 9am. All the staff were friendly. There is a video to watch in advance of the walk, about the history which is interesting. The walk to the volcano is ...
Good views on a nice day
We visited the volcano in April with entry at 9am. All the staff were friendly. There is a video to watch in advance of the walk, about the history which is interesting. The walk to the volcano is ...
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Such an amazing experience. It was a short walk to the crater itself. Paved walkway that someone in a wheelchair could easily handle. Highly recommend if you’re into volcanos!